San Marino

 

 

San Marino

 

 

San Marino

 

 

San Marino

 

CANTATE ADRIATICA (ITALIA)

Presentation: Annually

Dates 2011: from 26-29 May
Dates 2012: May

Event Profile


This non-competitive festival is open to all choirs and takes place in charming San Marino, the oldest republic in the world located betweeen the Italian regions of Romagna and Marken, only a few kilometers away from the cities of Rimini and Riccione on the Adriatic sea. The mini-state of San Marino is rich in art, history and tradition. The place is an ideal setting for choirs to meet in a mediterreanean atmosphere. Friendship concerts with choirs from different countries, are organized in typically Italian venues such as theatres, concert halls and the famous piazzas. The concerts on the last evening are held in the historical Cava dei Balestrieri, right in the centre of the Old Town of San Marino. Every choir may introduce itself with a song of choice, and to conclude, all choirs sing together bringing the Festival to a closing grand finale.

Concerts during mass-services in Roman Catholic churches can be planned on Sunday morning or Sunday evening in San Marino or in the nearby sea-side towns.

Enjoy a few days with choirs from all over Europe in in the oldest independednt republic in the world. Interesting places to visit are Gradera, an ancient town with narrow streets and an extraordinary walled-castle. Also the historical town of Urbino, world-famous for its architecture (Dogen Palace) and birthplace of the famous Italian painter Raffaello, can be visited during your stay.

This festival is a unique opportunity to get to know one of the most charming spots in Italy.


BASIC PROGRAMME
 

THURSDAY:


Check in the hotel in San Marino, Rimini or Riccione. The programme coordinator will offer you a welcome drink and give you general information. Dinner at the Hotel. The evening is free.
 


FRIDAY:


Breakfast at the Hotel; meet the guide who will take you on a walking tour of San Marino the oldest independent republic in the world ( approx .1 hour) Admissions fees are included. Return to the Hotel. Lunch and dinner are not included. Afternoon at leisure and time to rehearse at the hotel.

Transfer to the friendship concert in a concert-hall, theatre or typical piazza of San Marino or a town nearby, together with 2 or 3 choirs of different nationalities. After the concert you will have some refreshments with the choirs and return to the hotel.
 

SATURDAY:


Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure. Rehearse at the hotel in the afternoon before going to the venue in the historical centre of San Marino for the closing evening concert with all participating choirs.

SUNDAY:


Breakfast at the hotel. Optionally, transfer to a local church for a concert during mass-service or return home.
 


NOTE:

Pls. note this is a sample programme. Actual days of excursiones, concertsor meetings may vary.
A persolized programme for each choir can be made on request with additional days, visits or services

Additional information:


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